Stories Tagged as
World Health Organization
Why it's so hard to address the monkeypox outbreak
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Erika Soderstrom
and Jarrett Dang
Jul 21, 2022
A key part of the problem is a lack adequate infrastructure and investment.
Just 15% of people in low-income countries are vaccinated against COVID, WHO says
May 11, 2022
The organization wants to vaccinate 70% of the world by mid-2022, but says there's not nearly enough funding to make that happen.
We need a centralized, global strategy to prevent another COVID pandemic, epidemiologist says
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
May 18, 2021
Dr. Larry Brilliant, who helped stop smallpox, urges nations to work together to prevent further COVID spikes and equalize vaccinations.
Trump terminates WHO funding, Hong Kong trade status
May 29, 2020
The administration's actions are expected to weaken the global health organization during the coronavirus pandemic and escalate tensions with China.
WHO's fight against Zika highlights funding issues
Feb 24, 2016
The organization's ability to tackle disease globally is hampered by under-funding.
You can buy ebola.com for $150,000
by
Kai Ryssdal
Oct 15, 2014
Jon Schultz bought the domain name for $13,500. Now he wants six figures.
For public good, not for profit.
The magic number in fighting Ebola
Oct 14, 2014
Healthcare workers must get the transmission rate below the number one.
Australians ahead of the curve when it comes to moving health care to the digital world
by
Molly Wood
Oct 3, 2013
In Australia, digital medical records and other health care technologies have been in place for years.